Field-Based Structural Engineer – Digital Surveys & Heritage

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / EV scheme

Hybrid working model

25 days holiday + 8 BH + birthday day

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced family leave

Share purchase scheme

Death in Service x4

CPD and training

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Structural Engineer for a field-based role in the Southwest. You will perform structural inspections across residential, commercial, and historic buildings, diagnosing defects and delivering live digital reports on-site using tablet-based technology.

The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary starting from £45,000+ DOE, with benefits including a car allowance, enhanced pension, and ongoing CPD within a digital-first consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in structural inspections/defect diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and structural damage mechanisms.
• Experience with insurance-related surveys is advantageous.
• Excellent IT skills and comfort with digital reporting tools/tablets.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural inspections across residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
• Diagnose defects including subsidence, movement, fire and storm damage.
• Produce live digital reports on-site, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide remedial specifications and technical recommendations.
• Manage and contribute to insurance claim reporting processes.
• Liaise with insurers, clients, and contractors to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain high standards of technical delivery aligned with KPIs and SLAs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a digital-first environment.

Skills

Structural inspections

Defect diagnosis

Digital reports

Insurance surveys

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Driving licence

Education

MIStructE / MRICS (membership)

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Structural Engineer for a field-based role in the Southwest. You will perform structural inspections across residential, commercial, and historic buildings, diagnosing defects and delivering live digital reports on-site using tablet-based technology.

The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary starting from £45,000+ DOE, with benefits including a car allowance, enhanced pension, and ongoing CPD within a digital-first consultancy.